MAGIC HI-HATS

Instantly create authentic and lively hi-hat parts with this classy Kontakt library dedicated to hi-hats! 

With 4 hi-hats sampled using 4 microphone perspectives, an extended range of articulations, and ‘magic’ automatic functions, MAGIC HI-HATS is the ultimate hi-hat library!

 

  • Choose between four premium hi-hats, each with its own sound and character.

  • Easily integrate the hi-hats with any drum library with the 4 microphone perspectives

  • Use the intuitive sequencer to create authentic and lively hi-hat rhythms on the spot!

  • Play ‘magic’ keys for constant variations that always stay natural and highly realistic

  • Improvise variations, fills, and rolls with your keyboard and modulation wheel!

  • Deep sampling with a clean, rich, and lively sound for maximum flexibility

 

!!! INTRO OFFER: 50% OFF !!!

 

MAGIC HI-HATS

Highly realistic, versatile, fun to play, and pure magic!

  • 2761 samples (mono and stereo WAV, 24bit, 48kHz)

  • 22 Kontakt presets

  • 4 main hi-hat instruments with 4/4 and 6/8 rhythm metrics.

  • built-in tempo-synced grooves with a lively and realistic feel

  • Groove variations and fills with mod wheel control

  • Intuitive GUI with a four-band EQ, filters, saturation, limiter, soft attack, and reverb

  • 18 custom Impulse Responses

  • Up to 42 velocity layers

  • Left and right-hand sampling for many articulations

  • ‘Magic keys’ with up to 200 round-robin samples per key for maximum realism and automatic subtle variations

  • full Kontakt 5.8+ required!!!

  • total size uncompressed: 1.04 GB

  • list price: €64,- (+VAT for EU customers)

    -50% INTRO OFFER!!! (ends December 20th)

 
 

Four different hi-hats

The library features four very different hi-hats, each with its own sound and character. Each hi-hat instrument features the same keyboard mapping, an easy-to-use sequencer, and 12 tempo-synced hi-hat grooves with mod wheel variations.

ZILDJIAN K CUSTOM

A crip and powerful hi-hat, with a very balanced sound and a versatility that makes it perfect for rock, pop, metal, and funk.

 

PAISTE 1000

A bright and focused pair of Hi-hats from the late 80s. Great for rapid phrases, and perfect for disco, pop and modern RnB and electronic music.

 

ISTANBUL AGOP SIGNATURE

An amazing pair of hand-made cymbals from the signature line of Istanbul. Very expressive and articulate, this hi-hat will fit wonderfully in jazz, funk, or fusion tracks.

 

MEINL BYZANCE THIN JAZZ

A very thin pair of hi-hats, with a sweet, mellow, and warm sound. Excellent for jazz, blues, world music, and  softer pop and folk music.

 

Four microphone perspectives

The built-in mixer lets you choose the volume and panning of four very different microphone perspectives: you will find it quick and intuitive to perfectly fit the hi-hats with any of your own drum library!

The four microphone perspectives are:

DYN: a Beyerdynamic M201 very close to the hi-hats. Powerful, chunky, and cutting sound

RIBBON: A Sontronics SIGMA microphone close and above the hi-hats. Silky, sweet, and instant retro sound!

C451: A vintage AKG C45EB from AKG’s golden era, in a typical overhead position. Detailed, bright, and focused.

AB: a classy pair of DPA 4006A omni microphones in an AB set-up, higher above the hi-hats. Wide, airy, and balanced, with a beautiful and realistic 3D sound.

 
 

Intuitive keyboard mapping

Each hi-hat offers the same keyboard mapping, with 3 regular articulations, 3 bonus articulations, and 3 unique ‘magic’ keys:

Magic keys

The three keys F#0, G#0, and Bb0 are ‘magic’ keys. A different sample is played each time the key is pressed. Up to 200 round-robin samples are programmed on these keys.

F#0 (orange key): magic regular closed

G#0 (yellow key): magic soft and tight

Bb0 (red key): magic full variation

Regular articulations

These keys are the main playing area. They follow a regular GM drum mapping:

F#1: regular closed

G#1: foot

Bb1: open

Extra articulations

Alternative articulations can be found on those keys:

F#2: closed to half open (goes from tight and soft at low velocities to accented half-opened at high velocities)

G#2: half-open

Bb2: foot splash (an original hi-hat articulation where the two cymbals are quickly pressed against each other and released to create a splash/crash sound.)

 

BUILT-IN GROOVES

All instruments feature 12 tempo-synced built-in grooves to create highly realistic and lively hi-hat parts. Each hi-hat comes in a 4/4 metric and an alternative 6/8 metric.

Use your modulation wheel to perform live groove variations, fills, and repetitions on the spot!

 
 
 

SEQUENCER

The included easy-to-use sequencer is a powerful tool to quickly create and perform authentic hi-hats rhythms: Program a 16-steps pattern with various velocities, press and hold one or several keys, et voilà: instant realistic hi-hat action!

The sequencer is based on a simple arpeggiator engine. When activated, pressing and holding any key will start the programmed sequence. If several keys are pressed, the sequencer will randomly alternate between these keys: this works very well with the magic keys to create subtle variations typical of expressive hi-hat parts.

 

EFFECTS

The GUI offers a small selection of powerful controls ready to completely change the sound of the hi-hats!

Use the ‘SOFT ATTACK’ knob to create a softer sound with a very subtle fade-in at the start of the samples. (goes from 0ms to 2.7ms)

The master effect chain is organised to help you create a wide range of classic and innovative hi-hat sounds:

INSERT REVERB >> STEREO WIDTH >> 4-band EQ >> FILTERS >> OUTPUT LIMITER

!!! -50% INTRO OFFER !!! (ends Dec. 20th)